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AK59 AVU

2009 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,040 mi
Last recorded184,040 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 184,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 176,200 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 164,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 164,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 152,507 miles

Center exhaust clamp crodded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 143,335 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 143,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,053 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 136,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,424 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust clamp slipt

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,475 miles

No measurable emissions

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,475 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear pads low

No measurable emissions

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,586 miles

3mm on rear brake pads

Front pads low

No measurable emissions

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

3mm on rear brake pads

No measurable emissions

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,678 miles

o s f tyre on 2mm.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o s f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 49,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread almost to the cords

Rear tyre's are splitting / cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,480 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AK59 AVU is a 2009 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 95,722 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK59 AVU registered?

AK59 AVU is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AK59 AVU safe to buy?

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